Have you ever tried aromatherapy?

@dya80dya (36774)
October 15, 2022 4:16am CST
I tried aromatherapy recently. I bought some lavender oil. I have candles and the scent is great. If I add too much oil the scent is too intense. I learned to add only three or four oil drops. I tried lavender because it has a calming effect. I didn't notice that calming effect. Instead I had a better mood because that smell is pleasant. It lifts my mood. Have you tried it? I wish it would be better for relaxation.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
15 Oct 22
I have tried it with lavender oil and it's really calming. But I can only do it when my husband is away on business tour. He has a highly sensitive nose. Any fragrance even the mildest one can trigger his allergy.
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@Beestring (14692)
• Hong Kong
15 Oct 22
Like your husband, I have a highly sensitive nose. All my skin care products must be fragrance free and I don't use any perfume.
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@dya80dya (36774)
16 Oct 22
I have a sensitive nose too. If I add too many oil drops I start to cough. It seems intolerable. I am lucky because I don't have an allergy.
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@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
17 Oct 22
@Beestring The same here. We have all our products including the cleaning products fragrance free. Even the mildest smell causes severe headache to him.
@manandez (24)
• Petropolis, Brazil
15 Oct 22
It is so interesting you made this post, because yesterday night we had a big TV program talking about aromatherapy. I never tried it myself, but I strongly believe it has good effect on our mood and life. You are so much right: don't use too much and try and read/study all you can before doing things, or side effects can arise as well. Hope you are feeling good today!
@dya80dya (36774)
15 Oct 22
I agree with you. I wasn't aware of side effects. I am trying to be active here today. I am feeling anxious. I hope I can overcome these feelings.
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• Petropolis, Brazil
15 Oct 22
@dya80dya, just breathe in and out slowly and try and give your heart some time to talk to you alone. Sometimes, take a break from the internet and try and see the nature around you, even if it is through your window or a small garden next to the place where you live. It is not bad to be with yourself and enjoy your company no matter what people say to you. We are here if you need our words! ??
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@dya80dya (36774)
15 Oct 22
@manandez Thank you for your advice. I will do this. I will write here if this feeling continues. This site really helps.
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
15 Oct 22
I recently bought cranberry flavored candle. It did make me feel better for some time
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
17 Oct 22
@dya80dya It has a nice fragrance. Not too strong
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@dya80dya (36774)
16 Oct 22
I haven't tried cranberry candle.
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@RebeccasFarm (90464)
• Arvada, Colorado
16 Oct 22
Oh yes every day I do it. I love to add some oils to my bath.
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• Arvada, Colorado
16 Oct 22
@dya80dya I like tea tree oil and almond oil and rose oil.
@dya80dya (36774)
16 Oct 22
Which oils do you like the most?
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@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
15 Oct 22
Years ago, while flying from Europe to the United States, Delta Airlines said they were using aromatherapy during the 9 hours flight.
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@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
16 Oct 22
@dya80dya From the south of France to New York, it is a 9 hours flight.
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@dya80dya (36774)
16 Oct 22
It was a long flight.
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@moffittjc (121714)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Oct 22
My girlfriend will sometimes use lavender oil to help her relax and fall asleep. It does have a very soothing aroma.
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@moffittjc (121714)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Oct 22
@dya80dya Do you get anxious often?
@dya80dya (36774)
16 Oct 22
Yes. It lifts my mood. It doesn't work for me if I am very anxious.
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@andriaperry (117140)
• Anniston, Alabama
15 Oct 22
No but I know pleasant smells makes me happy
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@dya80dya (36774)
16 Oct 22
A perfume can make us happy too.
@mysimplelot (1347)
• Calcutta, India
15 Oct 22
Heard about aromatherapy. But did not know if it works or not. Now I have the process though..
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@dya80dya (36774)
16 Oct 22
For some people it works. You can try it.
@dgobucks226 (35733)
15 Oct 22
I've used those diffusers which contain scented flavors. I usually get them for the holidays. I did not know they help with one's mood. Good to know they do more than just add a nice smell to the home.
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@dya80dya (36774)
16 Oct 22
I didn't know this either. I tried it and I noticed this effect.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
15 Nov 22
I have heard about it. But I never ever tried it.
18 Oct 22
I tried lavender oil. This oil smells beautiful.